Thank you NetGalley for approving me to read this. A very good read that had me hooked, once started I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend

I love a good mystery featuring old folks in England - Thursday Murder Club fans will enjoy this book!!!
The charity in the title is Dogs Need Nice Homes ....I agree and love all of this.
Highly recommended cozy

Peter Boland returns with the second captivating installment of The Charity Shop Detective Agency, The Beach Hut Murders.

Malcolm Crainey loves beachcombing. He has decorated his beach hut – which is his pride and joy – with all the treasures he has accumulated over the years that he had found by the sea. Malcolm loves his beach hut and he cannot imagine any harm coming to him in his favourite place in the whole world. But clearly amidst the row of brightly decorated cabins, a dangerous killer is biding their time and waiting to wreak their revenge on Malcom as his hut is set on fire – with the old man sleeping inside!

Charity shop volunteers Sue, Daisy and Fiona are distraught when they hear of Malcolm’s death. Who could have been possibly committed such a heinous act? Why did they pick on Malcolm? And why was the harmless old man so cruelly killed? As they decide to embrace their inner Miss Marple once again, Sue, Daisy and Fiona start doing some digging of their own and what they discover shocks them to their core! There is a very long list of suspects who all had their reasons for disliking Malcom. But which one of them is the killer?

When another hut is burned down, Sue, Daisy and Fiona realise that time is not on their side. They must find out whodunnit – before the beach hut murderer strikes again!

It is such a joy to be reunited with Sue, Daisy and Fiona in The Beach Hut Murders, the second title in this fantastic cosy crime series. Peter Boland perfectly balances humour, tension, red herrings and twists and turns in this hugely enjoyable mystery that kept me guessing till the very last page.

Fun, enjoyable and unpredictable, Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood fans need to add Peter Boland’s The Beach Hut Murders to their auto-buy list.

Peter Boland’s "The Beach Hut Murders" is a gripping and suspenseful mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Set in a picturesque coastal town, the novel follows a series of chilling murders linked to a seemingly idyllic beach hut. Boland’s writing is taut and atmospheric, effectively building tension and crafting a complex, engaging plot. The characters are well-developed, adding depth to the intriguing narrative. With its clever twists and a richly detailed setting, "The Beach Hut Murders" is a must-read for fans of compelling thrillers and atmospheric whodunits.

In this second title in The Charity Shop Detective Agency series, the ladies volunteering at the charity shop investigate the death of an elderly man who was inside his beach hut when it was set on fire. With multiple suspects who all had a beef with the man, can the amateur detectives find the killer before someone else dies?

The plot has some fairly unbelievable points, and the story drags a bit. The ladies are as charming as ever, while the locals started to get on my nerves after awhile. Light and easy mystery with low stakes recommended for mystery readers who aren't asking much.

Amongst the rows of charming brightly painted cabins, an elderly man’s beach hut is set on fire in the middle of the night — while he slept inside. By day, Fiona, Sue and Daisy volunteer at the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop. But, by night, they investigate crimes. And they’re determined to get to the bottom of this murder. This is the second in the series and these characters are getting even more fun. A completely charming cozy that manages to still offer up lots of twists and turns. A highly engaging read!

It was great to catch up with the Charity Shop ladies while they take on another cosy mystery! Easy to read and well plotted, a good continuation if the series.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Peter Boland

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

A lovely book just to sit and relax at the end of a busy day. I light mystery no complicated plots or characters. Just my cup of tea, I will be reading more by this author

For fans of Richard Osman! This is a fun series that I continue to enjoy each one that comes out. Will recommend for my book club and will purchase for the library.

Cozy mysteries aren't usually my choice of genre, but The Beach Hut Murders may have converted me. Fiona, Sue, and Daisy make such lovable ameatur sleuths investigating the crimes of Southbourne. Boland's work was a fun, enjoyable read that kept me on my toes.

A light and easy cozy mystery with low stakes. The story is a bit over the top and unbreakable ( not in a good way ) the characters didn't really grab me and it was difficult to get invested in the story. I prefer my mysteries to be a bit darker.

The ladies from the Dogs Need Good Homes charity shop are at it again. Fiona, Partial Sue, and Daisy are hired to investigate an arson/murder case in a beach hut community. The case seems unsolvable until it isn't. Super fun to read. I love reading books set in other places--it allows me to do research on things like beach huts and English ice creams! While it's not necessary to read these in order, I would. Definitely recommended.

Second book with this trio of detectives. Fun book ideal for the cosy genre. Enjoyable read and would be a great gift too.

The Beach Hut Murders is Peter Boland’s second book in the Charity Shop Detective Agency mystery series. Once again, Fiona, Sue, and Daisy find themselves involved in the investigation of a mysterious and fatal fire that destroyed of one of the coveted beach huts in Southbourne. The three women are not only friends but also volunteer at the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop.

Once again Mr Boland has created a humorous mystery that is a bit campy and maybe even a bit goofy. It’s a cozy mystery that is well-written, with good dialogue and descriptions, a variety of imaginative characters, and a good plot. The three amateur detectives are not only friends but they also volunteer at the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop. – Fiona is the organizer and quite level headed, Sue is the backbone of the trio and always ready to help her friends, and Daisy is their secret weapon. She is their technical support and researcher. As a result, the three detectives are a force to be reckoned with.

In order to really enjoy The Beach Hut Murders, you have to be willing to put aside some logical thoughts, enjoy a bit of silliness, and be willing to go along for the ride as Fiona, Sue, and Daisy solve the case. It’s a great book to relax with.

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

The Beach Hut Murders is the second Charity Shop Detective Agency mystery by Peter Boland. Released 3rd Aug 2023 by Joffe Books, it's 394 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. The first book in the series, The Charity Shop Detective Agency, is also currently available on KU.

This is an entirely whimsical, campy, often slapstick lark featuring three disparate volunteers in the same charity shop (Dogs Need Nice Homes) who find themselves approached to solve an arson murder at a local beach hut cabin. There are darker forces at work, and soon it seems like the serial arsonist might never be caught, since they're not captured on any security camera anywhere in the area.

So much of the book is over the top silly that readers should bring a *hefty* suspension of disbelief to the read and expect some moderate amounts of eye-rolling at the seemingly random insertion of weird details from axe throwing tech experts to middle aged females falling over electric-scooters and accidentally exposing their naughty bits in most undignified fashion (several times in the course of the book).

The plot, resolution, and denouement are self contained in this volume and it works well enough as a standalone. It bears repeating that readers should bring a stout, nay invincible, suspension of disbelief, and expect a solution and epilogue that beggar belief.

Four stars. Potentially just slightly on the wrong side of wacky, but undeniably fun. Readers should be in the mood for an extremely silly mystery to enjoy this one.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

A great read following an unlikely trio of detectives, who jointly run a charity shop in a seaside town, as they try to work out who is behind the murders amongst the beach huts. Well worth a read, with a few interesting twists and turns.

The Beach Hut Murders by Peter Boland is a delightful cosy murder mystery that takes readers on a journey to the serene seaside town of Southbourne. The novel combines the idyllic setting of a coastal town with the intrigue of a murder investigation, making it a perfect choice for fans of the cosy mystery genre.

As the summer season approaches, the story follows the adventures of Fiona, Sue, and Daisy, who not only volunteer at the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop by day but also have a knack for solving crimes by night. When an elderly man's beach hut is set on fire in the middle of the night—and with him inside—the ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency are drawn into a puzzling case.

Malcolm Crainey, the victim, was a seemingly harmless beachcomber who lovingly adorned his beach hut with treasures from the sea. As Fiona, Sue, and Daisy delve deeper into their investigation, they discover a web of secrets and a list of potential suspects that includes disgruntled neighbours and members of an exclusive beach hut association.

Peter Boland does an excellent job of creating a rich and vibrant setting in Southbourne, immersing readers in the coastal beauty and the close-knit community of the town. The descriptions of the beach huts and the treasures found within them add a whimsical touch to the story, making it feel like a summer vacation for the imagination.

The characters, particularly the leading ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency, are endearing and relatable. Their determination to uncover the truth, even in the face of danger, adds depth to their personalities. The author skilfully weaves humour and camaraderie among the protagonists, making them feel like old friends.

The plot unfolds at a leisurely pace, allowing readers to savour the atmosphere of Southbourne and the small-town dynamics while following the clues in the mystery. The story keeps you guessing until the very end, with unexpected twists and turns that add to the suspense.

Second in the series and just as good as the first. Three great older ladies digging into mysteries while they manage a charity bookshop for dogs. Fun characters.

This is the second book in The Charity Shop Detective Agency series. It is a good cozy, which has a good plot and there are lots of twists and false accusations that kept it interesting. I like the twist at the end of who the killer ends up being! .